Our family-friendly practice and welcoming team are dedicated to providing long-term dental care for children that promotes good habits and produces a great smile.

At West Street Dental Practice, we recommend bringing children in to see us as soon as their first tooth or teeth begin to emerge. This is so that we can make sure everything is progressing as it should, and so that we can help the child begin to get used to seeing us here at the practice.

FAQs

How regularly should children see the dentist?

As with our adult patients, we recommend regular check-ups to our younger patients. Each patient is different, however, and we’ll be able to let you know when to come back in based on the risk status of the child in question. These regular visits are important for helping us to keep an eye on their teeth and oral health so that we can help prevent any issues from arising. When dental issues do occur, we’ll also be able to advise on the next steps and help create a treatment journey that is as minimally invasive as possible.

Which treatments do you offer for children?

Aside from regular check-ups, we may recommend fluoride treatments, fillings, tooth extractions, and realignment treatments as and when needed.

What can I do at home?

As with all preventive care, dental care for children starts at home. We recommend beginning to brush the teeth as soon as the first tooth has emerged, using just a dab of children’s toothpaste on a brush to do so. This not only helps start good habits in the child, and gets them used to brushing their teeth every day but is important in helping to prevent decay, damage, and staining.

This encouragement should continue as the children age and become more independent, which can be helped by setting a good example. It might also be helpful to talk positively about brushing your teeth and visiting the dentist so that they don’t become scared or nervous about coming into the practice.

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“I visit my hygienist, Donna, approximately every four months. I am a typical nervous patient but Donna is reassuring, kind and gentle. Although gentle, she gets the job done as...”

Alan B

“Very impressed with this dentist practice. I am a newly registered patient. Registration was quick and easy. Very polite and approachable receptionist. Recently attended for a dentist appointment and then...”

Jade D

“Such an easy experience from start to finish. Pain free at every step with my Invisalign journey. If you’re thinking about updating your smile then go in for a consultation,...”

Kane O-P

“I have been a patient at West Street Dental for many years and recently chose to improve my smile with Invisalign in March. Nil & his team have been absolutely...”

Ivy A-F

“All of the staff were fantastic, including the receptionist who was able to quickly get me an emergency appointment. Friendly and reassuring, the care I received was professional and efficient....”

Chloe D-B

“Great service from the team, it has been good to have same the dentist over the past few years so continuity & awareness of your needs are maintained. I had...”

Mark C

Blues Master

23:50 04 Sep 24

As an NHS patient I was treated with the upmost dignity and care . The Dentist was very attentive and very good natured . The receptionist was very helpful and although very busy , took time with me .

Ross Lagoda

13:47 06 Aug 24

Highly recommend this dental practice. Lovely and clean, nice atmosphere (for a dentist!) and very helpful. I would like to thank Jenny in particular on reception. She is just so lovely and helpful and always has a warm and reassuring smile. All the team do what they can to go the extra mile. I am very happy with this dentist for me and my family.

joe mccarthy

19:18 11 Jun 24

Highly recommend! Great customer service all round. My hygienist was very friendly and thorough, and I even got my own traffic warden alert from the ladies who work there 😊

catherine jackson

16:19 16 Feb 24

Great service for a nervous patient. Visited today as a NHS patient with a painful tooth and had probably the best consultation I’ve ever had at a dental practice. Dr Roshan Patel couldn’t have been any kinder or more patient. He listened and didn’t make me feel rushed, explained all the treatment options, checked I was happy with the choice I made and then explained next steps. Thank you!

Tanya O'Connor

09:32 14 Feb 24

Fantastic surgery!! I saw Preeya, the dentist for a small lost filling. As it was an emergency appointment, I only expected a temporary fix. Upon seeing my nerves, Preeya offered to do the filling there and then as she had the time. She was so gentle and reassuring. I later saw Donna, the hygienist who gave me a much needed thorough clean. She was extremely gentle and throughout the clean kept checking I was ok. She is extremely knowledgeable and took the time after my clean to make explain fully what she had done and also made suggestions and tips for me to try at home. Overall, I’m so impressed with the professionalism of the surgery and would whole heartedly recommend it.

carole Marriott

16:48 05 Feb 24

A modern and efficient practice with excellent staff. I was particularly pleased with my Invisalign treatment.

Rebekah Billinghurst

18:17 11 Jan 24

As someone who is anxious and really hate the dentists. Hate interacting and don't do well with the sounds and pain involved in teeth. With many bad experiences, I can say that West Street are fantastic. They are so understanding, try and give me the options clearly and make it easy for me to get treatment at a pace that works for me.They have changed how I view dentists and give me the confidence to get treatment before it's too late.

Mandy Gurney

16:54 02 Nov 23

Spent alot of time and money with this dentist for my invisalign treatment and implant. Nothing was too much trouble with Nil during my treatment. Even though I had a few issues on the way he was fully supportive and kept in touch throughout. Would recommend this dentist.

James Cox

12:20 12 Jul 23

Really happy with this dentist, always very clean and appointments regularly available. Dr Zaveri did an exceptional job with my invisalign, I am very happy with the results.

Mike Allen

22:33 23 Jun 23

I had two sets of implants, a bridge, 2 crowns and an extraction along with a couple of other procedures. Nil and his team were patient and helpful throughout. Above all, the work was well done and succeeded as promised. Almost a mouth-rejuvination. Suffice to say that I am very pleased. Expensive but effective.

RICHARD GINGER

09:44 29 Mar 23

I was given my appointment for a regular check up within a fortnight of calling reception (spoke to Denny, hope I have her name right!). This is a first class practice which I have been attending for many years and I have always received very professional service, thank you so much Nil and your team.

Laura S.

10:00 17 Mar 23

Saleen is a wonderful dentist! I don't like going to the dentist at all, but she did an amazing job putting me at ease while explaining the dental procedure. Sophie is also wonderful! She made me feel comfortable, she was very attentive and made my hygiene treatment painless and quick. Thank you very much Saleen & Carmen + Sophie & Nina, you were all absolutely fantastic, very friendly and caring! Receptionists are all friendly and helpful as well. Everyone at this practice is so welcoming and kind! Highly recommended!

Paul Rabbitts

17:47 14 Mar 23

Superb from beginning to end and I am delighted with the outcome of my composite bonding and implant treatment. Nil was kind, professional and communicated well throughout the whole process. Highly recommended. Julie Rabbitts, Leighton Buzzard

IVY AMELIA FLORALS

19:47 23 Nov 22

I have been a patient at West Street Dental for many years and recently chose to improve my smile with Invisalign in March.Nil & his team have been absolutely fabulous throughout the entire journey and when I first saw my new smile after my bonding and finessing appointment I had to hold back the tearsNil is an absolute magician and I couldn’t recommend him enoughThank you so much West Street Dental 🙏🏻

Mehdi Safavi

18:14 18 Nov 22

I had my first hygienist appointment today at West Street Dental Practice ... I received by far the best hygiene dental care in 13 years living in the UK. Strongly recommended!

Angela Reade

15:58 09 Nov 22

I had my first visit today and I was really impressed. All the staff were lovely. I was quite nervous but they were lovely. I got the appointment really quick too. I highly recommend.

Mark Croft

10:22 28 Oct 22

Great service from the team, it has been good to have same the dentist over past few years so continuity & awareness of your needs are maintained.I had a new mouth guard made this year which fitted perfectly, also aftercare provided if any problems was excellent.Thankyou also to Kayur Patel & Nicoletta

14:45 13 Oct 22

Very impressed with this dentist practice. I am a newly registered patient. Registeration was quick and easy. Very polite and approachable receptionist. Recently attended for a dentist appointment then a seperate hygienist appointment. Both were excellent, very professional, running on time and very smoothly. Would highly recommend!

Alan Bennett

14:29 18 Jul 22

I visit my hygienist, Donna, approximately every four months. I am a typical nervous patient but Donna is reassuring, kind and gentle. Although gentle, she gets the job done as I have receding gums and large pockets. Highly recommend.

Chloe De Burgh

20:53 16 Jul 22

All of the staff were fantastic, including the receptionist who was able to quickly get me an emergency appointment. Friendly and reassuring, the care I received was professional and efficient. I highly recommend this practice. Chloe Wilkinson

Kane Oliver Parry

05:14 20 Jun 22

Such an easy experience from start to finish. Pain free at every step with my Invisalign journey. If you’re thinking about updating your smile then go in for a consultation, you won’t regret it.

christopher Davis

11:29 06 Apr 22

I have been visiting this dental practice for a number of years.I have been and continue to be very pleased with the service I receive.It is not always easy finding the right practice you feel comfortable withand past experiences with other dentists has not always been positive.Today, I attended a Hygienist appointment with Donna. I have extremely sensitive teeth and this treatment can be both uncomfortable and even painful. I have never felt any discomfort and I am extremely relaxed aboutattending. Confident in the knowledge that careful attention is taken tomy needs. In turn I receive a thorough treatment and feel I am being treated in a very professional and organised manner.Donna has a friendly caring manner which makes you feel at ease and will always explains what is happening. So I am a happy and returning patient.

Michele Channer

17:15 23 Mar 22

I am extremely happy with the results of my treatment, Nil and the team at West St Dental made the whole process as smooth as possible. The care and attention to detail was first class. The results are amazing and I am loving my new smile. Would highly recommend.

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